The Somiluana Mining Company, located in Lunda-Norte province, is set to inaugurate its new Sorting Plant (CRP) this month, with a capacity of 6 tons of cubic meters. Guilherme Raimundo, the deputy general director of the mining company, announced that this new facility could significantly boost diamond production at the secondary deposit by approximately 12,000 carats per month, leading to the creation of over 700 jobs. The inauguration ceremony marks the commencement of large-scale production
The National Diamond Trading Company of Angola (SODIAM) has announced plans for an online auction featuring 18 special stones. Scheduled from the 11th to the 18th of this month in Luanda, the auction will be conducted in collaboration with TRANS ATLANTIC GEM SALES. The auction will be exclusively electronic, with bidding closing on April 19th at 10:00 local time. Targeted at customers registered in SODIAM’s database with expertise in special stone sales, the lots will
Angola’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 1.4% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, according to data from the National Statistics Institute (INE). However, there was a 0.3% decrease in the economy from the third quarter to the fourth quarter of 2023, after seasonal adjustments. For the entire year of 2023, the Angolan economy grew by 0.9% compared to 2022. Key contributors to this growth were the
Sonangol Trading and Shipping, the international arm responsible for oil, derivatives, and natural gas transportation and marketing for Angola’s state oil company, is embarking on an expansion strategy across the African continent. Currently engaged with four countries – DRC, Namibia, Togo, and Cameroon – the company aims to strengthen its presence and trade volumes in these markets. Luís Manuel, President of the Executive Committee of Sonangol Trading and Shipping Business Unit (UNTS), revealed these plans
Angola and Brazil are poised to strengthen their collaboration within the oil and gas sectors, driven by their robust growth trajectories. While existing partnerships have laid a solid foundation, exploring untapped opportunities could significantly bolster bilateral relations and spur mutual development. Angola’s premier event for the oil and gas industry, Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024, will delve into how bilateral cooperation acts as a catalyst for progress. The event serves as a platform for
Engineering firm KBR has been awarded a project management contract for the development of the Lobito Refinery, a significant project located in Benguela Province, Angola. With a capacity of 200,000 barrels per day (bpd), this refinery expansion project marks a pivotal moment in Angola’s oil industry. Under the contract granted by Angolan national oil company Sonangol, KBR will oversee the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) phase of the project. This agreement solidifies a 20-year partnership
Angola’s robust history in oil production, dating back to its first commercial discovery in 1955, has played a pivotal role in its economic development, with the sector contributing 75% of the government’s revenue. As one of the continent’s leading producers, Angola is poised to maintain production at 1.1 million barrels per day (bpd) beyond 2027. Building on this foundation, Angola is actively attracting new investments to sustain oil production and expedite the development of new
Dubai Investments Park (DIP) Angola, an expansive integrated residential, commercial, and industrial project situated in Barra do Dande, has selected China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC) to spearhead its infrastructure construction, as revealed in a contract announcement on Monday, reported by Jornal de Angola. The Emirati-owned DIP Angola disclosed that the contract with CHEC pertains to Phase 1A Infrastructure Development, a crucial component of the integrated center, which stands as a unique venture in Angola. Under
A Visa Application Center has been opened, on Tuesday, 2, in the Nigerian city of Port Harcourt to eliminate trips to Abuja and Lagos, as part of activities commemorating the 4th of April, Day of Peace and National Reconciliation in Angola . The Center, a partnership between the Embassy of Angola in Nigeria and the company Akwa Helmes International Limited – AHIL, has capabilities for applying visas, boosting investment attraction, supporting the oil and gas
José Barosso, Angola’s Secretary of State for Oil and Gas, has revealed that the country is presently producing 1.1 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil and intends to uphold these levels over the next three years. Angola’s output has rebounded to pre-2023 levels when the country exited the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. Barosso emphasized, “…our goal is to at least maintain this production level until 2027-2030.” He elaborated that Angola is vigorously encouraging
